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| What Delray Beach is like for active adults |
Delray Beach is a very popular and upscale retirement community on the east coast of Florida. The town extends from a barrier island to the connecting mainland. The result is a charming, vibrant, and decidedly upscale community of 64,000. A Master Plan developed by the city resulted in an extensive renovation of the downtown area. The renovation has been extremely successful – small town charm has been preserved, traffic moves on streets that are also pedestrian friendly, and the community’s residential and commercial opportunities are booming as a result.
Active adults 55+ will love living in Delray Beach, where it is possible to live near the water – either the beach or intercoastal and its system of connecting canals - and enjoy a walkable downtown. Delray Beach is warm in the winter and has a rich array of choices for retirement living.
Delray Beach offers apartments near the ocean as well as single family homes. Attractions include excellent shopping, restaurants, and of the nation’s leading mystery book store, Murder on the Beach. The American Orchid Society is a popular draw. The city’s has many outstanding public beaches.
Proximity to the attractions of Fort Lauderdale and Miami give ready access to culture, big-time shopping, and major league sporting events. There are 2 municipal golf courses in town. One of them, The Delray Beach Golf Club, a Donald Ross design, was named as one of America’s Best Value Courses by Golf Magazine.
Retirement community housing include apartments, homes, condos, and town houses. Real estate prices in the area tend to be high, although they have softened. A search in late 2007 on Yahoo Real Estate found 3,690 homes for sale on MLS with a median price of $259,900. There were 2,261 homes in the real estate classifieds at $364,900.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Beautiful white sandy beaches
• Unusually livable downtown
• Warm weather all winter – average Jan temperature is in the mid-60’s
• Many upscale housing opportunities for retirees, including high rise apartments near the beach
• Three time selection as an All-America award city, based on its citizens’ participation
• Broward Center for the Performing Arts |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Crowds in season
• Very expensive
• Hurricane season |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
| Delray Beach attracts a diverse community that enjoys living in a dynamic small town. Several large corporations have established their headquarters here, such as Office Depot. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Tourism, retail, and real estate are important to the economy. Several large corporations have established their headquarters here. |
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| Physical environment |
| Delray Beach is on the southeast coast of Florida, about 40 miles north of Miami. It is flat with the Atlantic Ocean on the East. |
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| Cultural environment |
| Delray Beach’s has many artists and galleries in residence. The Delray Beach Public Library has 250,000 volumes and free and ample parking. The Delray Beach Cultural Alliance, Delray Beach Chorale, and the Delray Beach Playhouse are important cultural institutions. Nearby Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami have much to offer culturally. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The Delray Memorial Hospital is located in Delray Beach. Other hospitals are located nearby in Boynton Beach and Boca Raton. |
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| Transportation |
| Several railroads pass through Delray Beach. Amtrak provides passenger service to other cities on the Atlantic coast, and Tri-Rail provides commuter service from Palm Beach County, through Broward County/Delray Beach, and into Miami-Dade County.
Palm Beach International is 15 miles away, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 28 miles away, is one of the fastest growing airports. |
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| Facts about DELRAY BEACH | | State | : FL | | Environment | : Suburban,Coastal, | | City Population | : 50,001-100,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 61 + | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $300,001-$500,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : NA | | Total Crime Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 111-120 (high) | | Culture Index | : 111-120 (high) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : No | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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